Reports of several killed during Iran protests over economic hardship
Several killed as Iran’s economic protests turn deadly; clashes reported across multiple provinces
At least several people were killed in Iran as protests over a plunging currency and soaring prices escalated into violent confrontations with security forces in multiple cities, according to Iranian media, activist groups and local authorities.
The semi-official Fars news agency said three protesters were killed and 17 were injured Thursday after demonstrators stormed a police station in Lorestan province around 6 p.m. local…